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Russia articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for democracy in Russia. Russia is not a functioning democracy. According to Freedom House, "limited political competition, assassination, and repression are used by dictator Vladimir Putin to maintain control". Also see our articles on Putin or on two of his public opponents Alexei Navalny and the punk band Pussy Riot.
10 Ways to Get Arrested in Russian Police State
Freedom of expression hardly exists anymore after imposition of Putin’s new Russian police state
China’s Valentines Day Message for Vladimir Putin
Russia’s Vladimir Putin praised in unusual China’s Valentines Day video fit for a king propaganda
On World War Two-Style Fascism in Modern Russia
More serious observers of Vladimir Putin’s modern Russia see similarities to Mussolini and Hitler
Navalny Calls for Chelsea Owner Abramovich Sanctions
High-profile Putin-ally Abramovich sanctions could affect English Premier League balance
2015 Free Speech Protections Key to Democracy
Warning that safety of 2015 free speech advocates is at risk from state and individuals actors
Russian Dissident Navalny Released From Jail Again
All eyes on dictator Vladimir Putin as dissident Navalny released following dramatic Nemtsov murder
Terrible Crimea Repression Unleashed Since Russia Invasion
Vladimir Putin quick to return political climate of Crimea repression worse than in Moscow itself
Top 7 Anti-Putin Dissidents and Their Fates
Modern generation of pro-democracy anti-Putin dissidents have been met with violence of the state
Lawless Putin Era Behind Nemtsov Assassination
Turn towards internal violence for Russia as politician Boris Nemtsov assassination shocks nation